Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Blue Stream |
| SKU | M470-7 |
| Hex | #1F747F |
| RGB | 31, 116, 127 |
| HSL | 187°, 61%, 31% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Blue Stream
With an LRV of 14, Blue Stream is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Blue Stream works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
8 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Blue Stream within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #1F747F in HSL space. Pair Blue Stream with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Blue Stream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Stream from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr M470-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Stream
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intense Teal (SW 6943), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Stream without repainting risk. See the full Intense Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blue Stream
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blue Stream is Largo Teal (742) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Largo Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Stream
Valspar's nearest match is Sea Crest (M324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.8 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Stream without repainting risk. See the full Sea Crest swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Stream
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Blue Stream is Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hypnotic Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Stream
At Glidden, the closest color to Blue Stream is Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hypnotic Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Stream
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Deep Marine (134-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Stream without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Stream
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Stream is Barrier Reef (HGSW 2332) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barrier Reef swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Stream
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blue Stream is Carnival Night (DE5755) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 14) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carnival Night swatch →